Customer Reviews for
Zeagle Rip Cord Weight System:

Questions and Answers

Questions and Answers for
Zeagle Rip Cord Weight System:

DV:

Will this work with a Deep Sea Supply BC with a stainless steel backplate and hogarthian harness

Aaron(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

Hi DV, It is designed for a Zeagle setup. You could probably make it work with another back plate and harness system.

More About This Product

Ripcord Weight System30lb Capacity

Zeagle's Ripcord weight system is now available for your backplate. This 30-lb dumpable system can attach to any Stainless Steel backplate or to Zeagle's Express Tech BC

Are Zeagle BC’s worn differently?Yes. Because of the uniqueness of the design, theZeagle System will fit quite differently from aconventional BC. The waistband will be lower, wellbelow the diaphragm (so it won’t restrict yourbreathing), the front of the BC is open, reducingrestrictions further, and the buoyancy is low downon the back and sides, where it can expand outwardwithout compressing your chest. The result isgreater comfort and a more balanced attitude inthe water.

Why do you put the weights in the BC?Including the weights as part of the buoyancysystem improves balance and comfort in the water-it keeps your body from being pulled in differentdirections by the opposing forces of lift andweights. All Zeagle BC’s since 1982 have beendesigned to be weight integrated.

How do you drop the weights in an emergency?Zeagle’s patented Ripcord system allows for asingle point instantaneous release of the weightsfrom almost any position in the water. Whencompared to a weightbelt release or the two handedsystems used on many other weight integrated BC'sthe Ripcord is far simpler and more reliable. SomeBC's offer a more economical pull out system thatrequires a two sided release to drop all theweights.

Isn’t it too heavy to lift?In most circumstances we recommend that the diverput on their BC first, then place the weights inthe weight pockets. This avoids having to lift theentire scuba system and weights together.

What’s the Personal Fit System?People come in more than five sizes- the PersonalFit System is a system of interchangeablecomponents that allows your Zeagle dealer tocustom fit a buoyancy system to your body and yourstyle of diving. In addition to fitting waistsize, chest size, and torso length independently,we can adjust the style of various components andthe amount of lift in the buoyancy system to matchthe type of diving you do.

Will it float you face down?Zeagle BCs are designed to fit low on the body sothe lift is positioned near the body’s center ofbuoyancy. This results in a very neutral surfaceflotation, leaving the diver free to assume anyposition in the water. Many non-Zeagle rearflotation BC’s fit high on the chest, the same waymost nonintegrated jacket style BC’s fit. Inaddition to being less comfortable, this volume oflift high on the back can cause the diver to berotated forward when attempting to stay upright onthe surface.

Can I wear a weightbelt with a Zeagle?It isn’t necessary, and it adds bulk and weight.

What about construction and warranty?All Zeagle Buoyancy Systems are hand sewn from thebest available materials and heavily reinforced atall stress points. Our style of construction islabor intensive and expensive, but it results in amore durable, better fitting BC. Individualcomponents of the system are replaceable orrepairable if damaged. This quality ofconstruction makes it possible for us to offer alimited lifetime warranty to the originalpurchaser. If a defect appears or the system failsat any time while you own it, Zeagle will repairor replace the system free of charge.